What's it like in Riviera?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Santa Barbara's Riviera neighbourhood has to offer. Consider a visit to Franceschi Park as part of your Riviera travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Riviera?

Based on our traveller data, El Encanto Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay in Riviera. This hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants.

How many hotels are there in the Riviera area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 23 Riviera hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Riviera, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Riviera.

What are the top things to see and do in Riviera?

Franceschi Park is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Riviera. Santa Barbara Bowl and Santa Barbara Channel are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.

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El Encanto Santa Barbara

Riviera

Dylan

includes taxes & fees

16 June - 17 June

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

17.3 km from Riviera

Stephen

includes taxes & fees

29 June - 30 June

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

8.9 km from Riviera

Nancy

includes taxes & fees

6 July - 7 July

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

24.8 km from Riviera

Megan

includes taxes & fees

16 June - 17 June

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

15.1 km from Riviera

Yanchao

includes taxes & fees

30 June - 1 July

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

15.7 km from Riviera

Paulina

includes taxes & fees

23 June - 24 June

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

17.4 km from Riviera

Natalie

includes taxes & fees

17 June - 18 June

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

17.4 km from Riviera

Alex

includes taxes & fees

18 June - 19 June

Sandpiper Lodge

4.5 km from Riviera

William

includes taxes & fees

29 June - 30 June

Casa Iglesia

Oak Park, 2.6 km from Riviera

Monique

includes taxes & fees

16 June - 17 June

The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 3.1 km from Riviera

Karen

includes taxes & fees

21 June - 22 June

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

East Beach, 3 km from Riviera

Jamil

includes taxes & fees

30 June - 1 July

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

4.7 km from Riviera

Sandra

includes taxes & fees

29 June - 30 June

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

4.4 km from Riviera

Phillip

includes taxes & fees

29 June - 30 June

Lemon Tree Inn

3.2 km from Riviera

Randi

includes taxes & fees

29 June - 30 June

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

11.9 km from Riviera

Mary

includes taxes & fees

17 June - 18 June

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

6.4 km from Riviera

Kristine

includes taxes & fees

23 June - 24 June

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

12.6 km from Riviera

Jason

includes taxes & fees

21 June - 22 June

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

5.3 km from Riviera

Alan

includes taxes & fees

22 June - 23 June

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite)

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 3.4 km from Riviera

Rommel

includes taxes & fees

23 June - 24 June

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Our guide on where to stay in Riviera

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Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and West Beach.

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Montecito

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

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Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

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West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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East Beach

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

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Top Riviera Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

10/10 Excellent

"Decent room for a night. Staff is very accommodating."

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"Pros: The room was clean and in good condition. We liked the lagoon in the property where you can feed the fish, turtles, koi, ducks, and geese. The free breakfast has enough of varieties, scramble egg, sausage, pancake, toast, bagel, juicy, milk, coffee, etc but it's the same exact selection every single day. Cons (minor ones): I stayed in the one of two only suites in the property and was surprised to find that the most expensive room does not have the best view. Our room's view was toward the main road instead of the actual lagoon or the pool. Someone was smoking nearby which prevented us to use the AC since they would suck in the smoke."

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"Staff was mindful, immediately attended to any questions I had. Walter ck'ed us in. Jake helped with a WiFi question I had. Elizabeth recommended an awesome Italian restaurant within walking distance (Toma)... was very quiet except for the occasional hot rodder a couple blocks away on Cabrillo. would recommend"

Riviera Hotels, Santa Barbara

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Our top choices for Riviera hotels

El Encanto Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Casa Del Sol

Sandpiper Lodge

Casa Iglesia

The Inn at East Beach

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Lemon Tree Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Our guide on where to stay in Riviera

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top Riviera Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

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